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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article R551-10

…also serves as proof of domicile for opening a bank account pursuant to article L. 312-1 of the Monetary and Financial Code.

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article R551-12

Asylum seekers with a stable address are required, in the event of a change of address, to inform the French Office for Immigration and Integration without delay. Failing this, all correspondence is s…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter I: TEMPORARY PROTECTION

Article R581-2

The child referred to in 1° of article R. 581-1 and in articles R. 581-8 and R. 581-9 means a child whose parentage has been legally established with regard to the beneficiary of temporary protection…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter I: TEMPORARY PROTECTION

Article R581-4

Once the obligations set out in article R. 581-1 have been met, the beneficiary of temporary protection is issued with a provisional residence permit valid for six months and bearing the words "benefi…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter II: APATRIDIA

Article R582-1

…ateless status is submitted to the French Office for the Protection of Refugees and Stateless Persons. It is written in French on a form drawn up by the office. The form must be signed and accompanied…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter II: APATRIDIA

Article R582-5

The provisions of articles R. 561-5 to R. 561-11 are applicable to travel documents that may be issued pursuant to article L. 582-7 to foreign nationals recognised as stateless.

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 3: Investigation

Article R532-13

The appeal is communicated to the French Office for the Protection of Refugees and Stateless Persons.The Office immediately transmits the applicant's file to the National Court of Asylum, which keeps…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 3: Investigation

Article R532-22

…e informed of the date of the hearing at least two months before it, they are informed by the same letter of the date on which the investigation will be closed. This information does not constitute no…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter II: APPEALS TO THE NATIONAL COURT ON ASYLUM RIGHTS

Article R532-72

Subject to the application of article R. 532-70, the person concerned is summoned to appear before a panel composed under the conditions laid down by article L. 131-3, within a maximum of twenty days…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Book V: RIGHT OF ASYLUM AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION

Article R540-1

In accordance with article R. 240-1, the provisions of this title apply to foreign nationals whose situation is governed by Book II.

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